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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Comal County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Mental Health Facility Construction Acceleration
The county approved an $88,040 change order using federal ARPA funds to speed up drywall installation at the new mental health facility, aiming for an April completion date.
Mental Health Facility Project Change Order
The court approved a $52,261.64 change order for the Comal County Mental Health Extended Observation Unit and Crisis Residential Unit. The project has encountered plumbing and foundation adjustments due to expansive soils.
Outdoor Burn Ban
Due to drying conditions and low fuel moisture, the court implemented a burn ban across unincorporated areas of Comal County starting the following morning.
Emergency Services District Board Nomination Policy
The court will address leadership changes on local Emergency Services Districts #1 and #3 by accepting resignations and appointing new commissioners to unexpired terms.
Grant Applications for Specialty Courts and Juvenile Programs
Comal County accepted over $231,000 in state grants from the Governor's Office to support accountability, mental health, and felony drug court programs without drawing from the general fund.
Domestic violence services in Comal County
The Crisis Center of Comal County served more than 1,500 clients last year — over half children — and now has a new building offering safety and healing. Its 24/7 hotline is 830-620-7520.
Constable Pct. 3 community engagement and breast cancer awareness
Precinct 3 deputies will wear pink breast cancer awareness patches through October and launched a 'Green Ninjas' token program to build relationships with young residents.
Sheriff's Office Vehicle Fleet Expansion
The Sheriff's Office secured discounted 2026 Tahoes, allowing them to purchase extra patrol vehicles using forfeiture and personnel funds.
Road Improvement Program
HNTB Corporation was selected as the engineering consultant to develop the county's upcoming road improvement program.
Virtual Court Program
The 466th District Court highlighted savings of over $167,000 by utilizing TDCJ virtual court proceedings instead of transporting incarcerated defendants across the state.
Independence Day Road Closures and Public Safety
Sattler Road will be temporarily closed on July 4 for the VFW's annual celebration and parade.
Emergency Alert System Implementation
Comal County approved joining FEMA's IPAWS network, allowing officials to send emergency alerts directly to cell phone towers in threatened areas. This brings the county's emergency response capabilities up to par with neighboring jurisdictions.
Emergency Services Certification
Bulverde Spring Branch Fire & EMS just became the first agency in the nation to earn a maternal emergency care certification. This means local moms facing medical crises will get faster, safer, and much better care when they need it most.
Mental Health Facility Foundation Redesign
Comal County approved a $578,000 change order to install a special foundation system for the mental health facility due to expansive clay soils. The project is being paid for using federal ARPA funds.
Deputy Constable Appointment and Background Verification
Public accountability questions were raised regarding the background verification procedures for a recent Precinct 4 deputy constable appointment, which staff subsequently addressed by confirming statutory compliance.
District Attorney Office Staff Reorganizations and Intake Expansion
The DA's office is reclassifying upper management roles and creating new felony intake attorney and paralegal positions to address growing case backlogs and meet state deadlines.
Court Restructuring: Magistrates to Criminal Associate Judges
The county is dissolving its traditional magistrate positions and creating Criminal Associate Judges under Chapter 54A of the Texas Government Code to comply with new state laws regarding bond-setting authority on serious offenses.